The pain must not be caused by nerve root affection (e.g. herniated disc)

The patient has to be able to understand instructions given in Norwegian and to take part in a group activity.

The patient must be partly or fully on sick leave from work.

The patient must have a regular work to return to.

Exclusion Criteria:

100 % disability pension, of any reason.

LBP that clearly is secondary to other somatic or psychiatric disorders.

Age <18 and >60 years.

Alcohol and drug abuse.

LBP caused by ankylosing spondylitis and other spondylarthropathies.

Patients with "red flags" such as bladder- and anal paresis, impotence or progressing paresis.

Ongoing insurance affairs for all types of sickness, injuries and accidents both against insurance companies and NAV (The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration)

Indication for back surgery or performed back surgery last 12 months

On medication known to cause depression or other psychiatric symptoms

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01158339